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Y494 KNU

2001 Ford Puma

Red Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,519 mi
Last recorded88,519 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Ford Puma69,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY494 KNU
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 88,519 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side front (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 88,519 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both side front floors (5.2.6)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear beam bushs (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side front (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 81,803 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 81,802 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BOTH SIDE REAR INNER SILLS (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 78,401 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING OFF ON INNER EDGES

BOTH REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

FUEL FILTER CORRODING

OIL LEAK(S) ON ENGINE

REAR AXLE BEAM MOUNTING BUSHES DETERIORATING/UNBONDING

Fail 4 Jan 2016 78,401 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING OFF ON INNER EDGES

BOTH REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

FUEL FILTER CORRODING

Headlamp aim too low NEARSIDE (1.8)

OIL LEAK(S) ON ENGINE

REAR AXLE BEAM MOUNTING BUSHES DETERIORATING/UNBONDING

Pass 8 Jan 2015 73,679 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear axle bushs slight play

Fail 7 Jan 2015 73,679 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear axle bushs slight play

Pass 10 Jan 2014 68,784 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

non obligatory stop lamp not working

Fail 8 Jan 2014 68,719 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

non obligatory stop lamp not working

Pass 14 Jan 2013 65,838 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 12 Jan 2013 65,838 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 63,225 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

cambelt due

Fail 7 Oct 2011 63,225 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

cambelt due

Pass 22 Sep 2010 54,052 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

obligatory brake light not working

Fail 21 Sep 2010 54,052 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

obligatory brake light not working

Pass 18 Sep 2009 47,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 40,932 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 40,932 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 36,173 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 31,712 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Puma?

Based on 713,333 MOT tests across 56,808 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
5,410
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
56,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 62,649
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,167
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,837
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,649
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 20,373
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Y494 KNU is a 2001 Ford Puma in Red with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Ford Puma models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 69,595 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Puma fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 62,649 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y494 KNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Puma typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Ford Puma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y494 KNU is a 2001 Ford Puma, first registered on 23 May 2001.

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